{"id":24049,"date":"2025-08-13T00:03:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T00:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=24049"},"modified":"2025-08-13T00:03:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T00:03:05","slug":"texas-just-got-its-answer-and-the-democrats-who-fled-wont-like-it-one-bitsee-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=24049","title":{"rendered":"Texas just got its answer \u2014 and the Democrats who fled won\u2019t like it one bit\u2026See more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a bold move to force absent lawmakers back to the Capitol, the Texas House has voted to revoke direct deposit access for Democrat members who fled the state, blocking their paychecks until they physically return. On top of that, each absent member is being fined $500 for every day they remain away, with penalties quickly stacking up and tensions running high in Austin. The standoff stems from Democrats breaking quorum to block voting legislation, creating weeks of political gridlock.<\/p><div class=\"ybofd69fed600dd9eb\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.ybofd69fed600dd9eb {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.ybofd69fed600dd9eb {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.ybofd69fed600dd9eb {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.ybofd69fed600dd9eb {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.ybofd69fed600dd9eb {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>Supporters argue the lawmakers abandoned their duty and deserve the financial hit, while critics call it political retaliation. Regardless of the debate, one thing is certain \u2014 the longer they stay away, the bigger the bill they\u2019ll face when they finally return.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a bold move to force absent lawmakers back to the Capitol, the Texas House has voted to revoke direct deposit access for Democrat members who fled the state, blocking their paychecks until they physically return. 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